Problema Solution

An investor invested a total of 3,500 in 2 mutual funds.One earned a 8% profit while the other earned a 4% profit. If the investor's total profit was $212, how much was invested in each mutual fund.

The amount invested in the mutual fund that earned %8 was?

The amount invested in the mutual fund that earned 4% was?

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x+y=3500

0.08x+0.04y = 212

0.08x +0.04 (3500-x) = 212

0.04x=212-140

0.04x=72

x=1800, y=1700

$1800 invested in the fund that earns 8%

$1700 invested in the fund that earns 4%